Facial Nerve Dysfunction After Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Patients with Robin Sequence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Elina KapoorEsperanza Mantilla-RivasMd Sohel RanaMarudeen AivazDaniela Duarte-BatemanJoseph M EscandónHannah R CrowderMonica ManriqueGary F RogersAlbert K OhPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2022)
This analysis of FND associated with MDO for patients with RS demonstrates a lack of consistent documentation. MDO-associated FND does not appear to be uncommon, and permanent dysfunction can occur. This review underscores the importance of thorough documentation to elucidate the mechanism of FND.